mandibular notch

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Noun mandibular notch has 1 sense

mandibular notch - small indentation in the middle of the lower jawbone
--₁ is a kind of incisure, incisura
--₁ is a part of
lower jaw, mandible, mandibula, mandibular bone, submaxilla, lower jawbone, jawbone, jowl

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Mandibular Notch

Noun: The mandibular notch is a V-shaped indentation at the lower border of the mandible, also known as the jawbone, which separates the two processes: the condylar and the coronoid process.

Example sentence: The orthodontist examined the patient's mandibular notch to evaluate the alignment of their jaw.

Adjective: Referring to the mandibular notch.

Example sentence: The surgeon made a precise incision on the mandibular notch area to access the underlying structures.

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